Video reflection in honour of St Josephine Bakhita from Sudan, kidnapped and sold into slavery as a child. Her Feast Day – 8th Feb – has become special day of prayer for victims of slavery and trafficking around the world.
As I arise today…. a beautiful visual reflection with words from St Patrick's Breastplate. Video from Salesians
Salesian Sr Mary Bridget Dunlea shares a scripture reflection for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)
Fr La Flynn, Prior of Lough Derg, shares a little of the story of 'Patrick the Pilgrim' on the lakeshore of Station Island, Lough Derg.
Come and pray the Rosary with us on 26th November 2017, Feast of Christ the King, for Faith and Life, on the coasts of Ireland.
The Rosary Relay comes to an end with the fifth Glorious Mystery of the Rosary – the Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Rosary Relay – 27th May 2016)
Bishop Denis Nulty, Julie Kavanagh and Fr Liam Morgan discuss the 2015 Reach Out campaign in the Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin which highlights the Year of Mercy
Fr Alan McGuckian SJ provides the keynote address at the Down and Connor Faith and Life Convention 2015 at Our Lady and St. Patrick College Knock, Belfast.
Fr John Horan SDB shares a scripture reflection for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time entitled 'Who do you say I am?'.
Fr Raymond McIntyre SDB shares a scripture reflection for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time (16th August 2015) titled "Finding God in Service and Eucharist".
A quick overview of the iCatholic Player, how it can appear on other websites, our App and how you watch iCatholic on your TV.
Address by Fr Eamonn Conway at launch of a Study Guide to the recent encyclical by Pope Francis that he co-edited with Cathal Barry.
Address by Eamon Meehan, Director of Trócaire at launch of a Study Guide to the recent encyclical by Pope Francis on the care of our common home.
As part of their summer tour to celebrate and promote Consecrated Religious Life in Ireland, 'Rise of the Roses' visited the Salesian Sisters in Fernbank
Michael McCann shares a scripture reflection for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (9th August 2015) titled "Our life as a journey".
Fr Dan Devitt SDB shares a scripture reflection for 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time (2nd August 2015).
Amy Colgan speaking at the recent 'Meeting the Challenge of Climate Justice from Evidence to Action' conference in Maynooth.
Join over 1,000 young people at the Youth 2000 Summer Festival in Cistercian College, Roscrea from 13th - 16th August 2015. Free buses...
This Trócaire video highlights the lack of accountability for the loss of life, including hundreds of children, in Gaza last year and the struggle to rebuild.
Fr Michael Scott SDB shares a scripture reflection for 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time (26th July 2015).
Standing where Bernadette saw Our Lady for the last time on 16 July 1858, Phil O'Reilly shares his deep attachment to Lourdes over nearly 50 years.
Keynote address by Mary Robinson at the recent 'Meeting the Challenge of Climate Justice: From Evidence to Action' conference.
Rosemary O'Connor and Patrick Sullivan share a scripture reflection for 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time (19 July 2015)
In this episode of 'A Question of Faith' guests Breda O'Brien and David Quinn look back on the Marriage Referendum and what has followed.
Fr Val Collier SDB shares a scripture reflection for 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time (12 July 2015).
Address by Fr Jim Corkery SJ reflecting on recent events in Rome - in theology, the priesthood, the changing church - 'from a newcomer to the scene'.
Aidan shares his vocation story. He will be ordained for service in the Archdiocese of Armagh on 5th July 2015
At the 2015 All-Ireland Rally for Life, Anne Trainor spoke proudly and powerfully about her son Kevin (8) who has Down Syndrome.
Archbishop Charles Brown compliments Veritas on their publication of Laudato Si' and expressed the hope that it will be widely read and studied.
A Scripture reflection for 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time (5 July) by Fr Koenraad Van Gucht SDB.
A Trócaire video highlighting the fact that Ireland broke its promise to spend 0.7% of national income on overseas aid.
Cathal Barry discusses a study guide that The Irish Catholic will soon publish on the recent encyclical from Pope Francis.
Fr Donal Dorr - author of Option for the Poor and for the Earth - discusses the recent encyclical from Pope Francis on the care of our common home.
In this episode of 'A Question of Faith', Marie Collins provides an update on the work of the Commission since it was established last year.
Fr Conor McCarthy was ordained in Belfast on 28 June 2015 for the service in the Diocese of Down & Connor. Ad multos annos!
Fr Robert was ordained in Navan on 28 June 2015 for service in the Diocese of Meath. Ad multos annos!
Returning pilgrims Dave and Liam share how their refreshing Lough Derg experience echoes their experience in Lourdes.
Pilgrims walked a 22km camino from Fore Abbey to Mullingar, which has a strong link with the Camino of Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain.
Sr Mary Bridget Dunlea FMA, Salesian Sister shares a scripture reflection for 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time (28 June 2015)
As Navan Parish prepares for the ordination of Rev Robert McGivney, we hear how Navan Parish supports the journey towards priesthood.
Wendy is joined by an expert panel to discuss this great work by Pope Francis on care of our common home. (Part 1 of 2)
In the second part of our two part special, our panel of climate justice experts look at what action should follow on from on Laudato Si.
Fr Robert McCabe shares a reflection on the Encyclical from Pope Francis on care for our common home.
Sr Máire O'Byrne FMA shares a reflection for this Sunday (21 June) entitled "Tossed by the storms of life"
A pilgrim shares some thoughts as gaeilge on the peace of mind that is one of the graces of a Lough Derg pilgrimage.
Aoife Martin brings iCatholic on a tour of Radio Maria Ireland and explains how people can listen to and support them.
The Encyclical Letter - Laudato Si on care for our common home - from Pope Francis is addressed to every person living on this planet.
Learn about the relief work undertaken by the Salesians in Nepal in the wake of the recent earthquake via Don Bosco schools
Salesian Fr John Horan SDB shares a reflection for this Sunday (14 June) entitled "How valuable and unique our ordinary lives are".
Interview with author Dawn Eden on her book which offers spiritual and practical advice for both men and women seeking to live chastely.
Author Anne Hession discusses her guide for anyone with an interest in the role of religious education in Irish primary schools today.
Author Paul Gilligan discusses his book which seeks to help parents help their children reach their potential as emotionally healthy adults.
A choral group of Irish seminarians sing 'Ubi Caritas' in Chapel of the Pontifical Irish College in Rome.
Sr Bridget O'Connell, Salesian Sister, shares a reflection for the Feast of Corpus Christi entitled "We are the Body of Christ".
A documentary on Venerable Matt Talbot, who died 90 years ago on 7 June 1925, recorded at the Matt Talbot Shrine in inner city Dublin.
Founded in 2005, APT is a faith-based group whose members belong to religious congregations or missionary societies.
Quick Journey through the Bible Course at Sacred Heart Parish, Belfast
Greg Daly gives a preview of this week's The Irish Catholic - a 40 page special issue on the Beatification of Oscar Romero
Bishop Colm O'Reilly, Bishop Emeritus of Ardagh and Clonmacnois, gave the homily at the Rededication of St Mel's Cathedral, Longford on Sunday 17th May 2015.
This extended episode of 'A Question of Faith' takes an in-depth look at the key legal issues with our guest Patrick Treacy, Senior Counsel.
Salesian Fr Michael Scott SDB shares a reflection for this Sunday (10 May) entitled "How do we know that we love God?".
Eddie Cotter Jr, the founder of DTS in America, gives an overview of this Catholic youth apostolate which draws on the lives of saints to inspire the youth of today.
Bishop Brendan Leahy, Bishop of Limerick, in the second part of a four part series reflects on God the Father.
Interview with Archbishop Eamon Martin about his statement on the Marriage Referendum - Care for the Covenant of Marriage.
Archbishop Eamon Martin delivers his own message - Care for the Covenant of Marriage - on the upcoming Marriage Referendum.
Salesian Fr Dan Devitt SDB shares a reflection for this Sunday (3rd May) entitled "Abide in me".
The second episode of this five part series on hearing and answering the call to Diocesan Priesthood features a panel discussion on the need for priests.
The introductory episode to a new 5 part series on hearing and answering the call to Diocesan Priesthood. Other episodes to follow ....
Monsignor Roderick Strange discusses how the Beda College in Rome helps older men from the English-speaking world prepare for priesthood.
Salesian Bro Padraig McDonald SDB shares a reflection for this Sunday (26 April) entitled "Jesus the Good Shepherd".
On 'A Question of Faith' we hear about the on-going work of the National Board for Safeguarding Children, Towards Healing and Towards Peace.
Fr Eamonn Conway discusses a series of articles in The Irish Catholic on the same sex marriage debate.
Four seminarians from the Irish College in Rome share how the call to priesthood emerged for them and how they responded.
In this episode of 'A Question of Faith' Fr Ruairi O Domhnaill discusses his experience of a new confidence and interest around vocations to the diocesan priesthood.
Salesian Fr Dan Carroll SDB shares a reflection for this Sunday (19 April) entitled "Understanding the Scripture".
Salesian Fr Paddy Hennessy SDB shares a reflection for this Sunday (12 April) entitled "My Lord and My God"
Salesian Fr Koenraad Van Gucht shares a reflection for Easter Sunday entitled "Christ is Risen"
Now there was a garden in the place where he was crucified, and in the garden there was a new tomb in which no one had ever been laid... and ... they laid Jesus there.
Christ was humbler yet, even accepting death, death upon a cross but God raised him high and gave him the name which is above all other names .... Philippians 2:8-9
This episode of 'A Question of Faith' features a very special interview with Myriam, a 10 year Christian now living in a refugee camp in Iraq.
Rose O'Connor and Patrick Sullivan share a reflection for Palm Sunday (29 March) entitled "Humility, Love & Forgiveness"
Julie Kavanagh looks at four key aspects of the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday in this second part of a four part series on the Triduum.
Julie Kavanagh looks at three key elements of the Celebration of the Passion of the Lord in this third part of a four part series on the Triduum.
Julie Kavanagh looks at key elements of celebration of the Easter Vigil in this final part of a four part series on the Triduum.
Watch short highlights from the final rehearsal for the 2015 Ballylinan Passion Play. Sold out except extra performance on Thursday
An in-depth discussion about this year's Lenten campaign and why Trócaire is highlighting the need for climate justice.
Beautiful reflection which incorporates a prayer to Mary along with Mary's prayer at the Annunciation which the Church celebrates on 25 March
10 minute edit of Cardinal Turkson's lecture - “Integral ecology and the horizon of hope: concern for the poor and for creation in the ministry of Pope Francis”
A Question of Faith travelled to Limerick to hear about the Diocesan Synod that will be held in Limerick in April 2016.
This reflection draws on Hebrews 5:7-9 - 'During his Life on earth Christ offered up prayer and entreaty, aloud and in silent tears .....'
Cardinal Peter Turkson delivered the Annual St. Brigid’s Lecture in the Diocese of Down & Connor on 4th March 2015.
Bishop Leahy sends a greeting to all the confirmation candidates in the Diocese of Limerick as the Confirmation season begins.
Author John Quinn discusses his new book which draws together his radio conversations with the acclaimed spiritual writer John O'Donohue.
Bishop Brendan Leahy, Bishop of Limerick, shares a greeting for St Patrick's Day mindful especially of migrants here in Ireland and the Irish abroad.
Lorna Gold gives the formal response to the 2015 Trócaire Lenten Lecture by Cardinal Peter Turkson on Integral ecology.
Salesian Fr Ray McIntyre SDB shares a reflection for this Sunday (15 March) entitled "Wanted by a loving God".
A panel discuss the impact on the Church arising from Pope Benedict's resignation, the first such resignation since 1294.
Fr Michael Drumm introduces this document from the Catholic Schools Partnership on the education of all pupils in Catholic primary schools.
In this latest episode of 'A Question of Faith' a panel of guests discuss inclusion in light of a new CSP document for primary Schools and the new RE curriculum.
Remarks by Archbishop Eamon Martin and Archbishop Diarmuid Martin on the statement from the Irish Bishops on 10th March 2015.
Archbishop Eamon Martin discusses the statement issued by the Bishops Conference in regard to the upcoming Marriage Referendum.
Archbishop Eamon Martin shares the statement from the Irish Bishops Conference on the upcoming Marriage referendum.
Bishop Nulty and Stephen Cummins discuss how people can share their views on family and marriage.
Rathmore Grammar School from Belfast were the winners of this competition organised by the Order of the Knights of St Columbanus.
Salesian Fr Richard Ebejer shares a reflection for this Sunday (8 March) entitled "Destroy this sanctuary, and in three days I will raise it up".
Cardinal Peter Turkson shares some thoughts on Trócaire's work on climate justice and how care of the earth has a spiritual value for Christians.
The title of Cardinal Turkson's lecture was “Integral ecology and the horizon of hope: concern for the poor and for creation in the ministry of Pope Francis”
A panel, including the Apostolic Nuncio, discuss what is the Francis effect and the direction in which Pope Francis is leading the Church.
The Salesians have redesigned their website and released an App for iOS and Andoid devices. Download for free now.
Talk by Austen Ivereigh on his biography of Pope Francis. This talk hosted by The Irish Catholic was livestreamed from Avila in Dublin on 3rd March 2015.
Salesian Fr Hugh O'Donnell, SDB shares a reflection fior this Sunday (1st march) entitled "We are in the Father's Heart"
Bishop Brendan Leahy discusses how the Church understands its role in the public square and why faith should not be confined to the private sphere.
The ministry of Jesus is the focus for the first part of this new three part adult faith education series from the Irish Augustinians.
The death and resurrection of Jesus is the focus for the second part of this new three part adult faith education series from the Irish Augustinians.
The meaning and role of the Holy Spirit in our lives is the focus of the final part of this three part adult faith education series from the Irish Augustinians.
Watch back the 30 min livestream by Trócaire for primary schools on the 2015 Lenten campaign and the issue of climate justice.
Mahlet (13) is the girl on this year's Trócaire Box. Learn how Trocaire is working to help her community adapt to climate change.
A 30 min documentary from Trócaire which includes contributions from Ireland’s leading environmental scientists, writers and activists.
The Trócaire TV AD for Lent 2015 shows the struggle for Mahlet's family and community to adapt to climate change.
Find out about this app which allows you design and customise your own virtual Trócaire box and share online.
Sr Phylis Moynihan rsm and Fr Ciaran Dougherty OP discuss the Year of Consecrated Life and their work for vocations.
What is climate change and why is it happening? Join CJ the bee to find out in this schools video from Trócaire.
This video uses a Prezi slideshow to explain how Mahlet's community in Northern Ethiopia are struggling with climate change.
Climate change is the greatest injustice of our time. People in the developing world, who are doing least to cause climate change, are suffering the most because of it.
Lydia McCarthy interviews the Letterkenny winners of the 2014 Trocaire poster competition. Their poster is now in every Primary school in the country.
Lydia McCarthy from Trócaire conducts a workshop on climate justice for the pupils of Illistrin National School in Letterkenny
Bishop Francis Duffy offers a reflection from St Mel's Cathedral to the 2015 Confirmation candidates in the Diocese of Ardagh & Clonmacnoise.
Salesian Fr Dan Carroll SDB shares a reflection for this Sunday (22 Feb) entitled "An experience of desert".
Trocaire volunteer Jim Farrell shares his memories of his memories of his recent trip to Ethiopia to witness first-hand the work that this year’s Trocaire box is funding.
Fr Derek Leonard from Limerick Diocese shares his memories of his recent trip to Ethiopia to witness first-hand the work that this year's Trocaire box is funding.
Bishop Denis Nulty invites parishioners in Kildare & Leighlin Diocese to participate in a consultation process for the Synod to be held in Rome in October.
Bishop Denis Nulty answers questions from Confirmation candidates from primary schools in the Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin.
Salesian Bro Padraig McDonald shares a reflection for this Sunday (15 Feb) entitled "If you want to, you can cure me"
In this video, Irish Coast Guard helicopter pilot Dara Fitzpatrick shares why she would not risk the job she loves doing by over-drinking - 'balance is everything in this job'.
Sr Bridget O'Connell FMA shares a reflection for this Sunday (8th Feb) entitled “Everyone is looking for you.”
The Salesians are called to the same mission as Don Bosco - first and foremost to the young, especially to those who are poorer.
Elaine Mahon from Veritas discusses their new Primary RE programme which is based on the new curriculum for Irish schools.
Delegates for the Limerick Synod 2016 gathered in January to continue their preparation and shared their hopes for the Synod.
Highlights from the launch of the Limerick diocesan Synod which will take place over three days with 350 delegates in the spring of 2016 .
Talk given by Prof Eamonn Conway in Trinity College Dublin on 2nd Feb 2015 which looks in depth at how Pope Francis understands joy and poverty.
Don Bosco's great compassion and service to the poor youth of Turin was influenced by his own difficult childhood experiences.
In this part of the series on Don Bosco, we hear about his faith and commitment as his ministry developed after ordination.
A guided tour around the new Solas Bhríde Centre and hermitages in Kildare which will be officially opened and blessed as 2015 Feile Bhride begins.
Watch back our livestream for Primary Schools for catholic Schools Week 2015 which features a video from a school in Dublin and a feature on St Brigid.
To celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2015, St Ultan's Primary School, Cherry Orchard prepared a video that highlights the CSW 2015 - Called to Serve.
Sr Mary Minehan guides students from local primary school around the new Solas Bhríde centre in Kildare dedicated to unfolding the story St Brigid.
All Primary Schools are invited to watch a livestream for Catholic Schools Week on 27th Jan starting at 11.55am. Watch via www.iCatholic.ie/live
Salesian Fr PAT Egan shares a reflection for this Sunday (25 Jan 2015) entitled "Sing a new song unto the Lord".
Bishop Brendan Leahy underlines how our catholic schools are communities of faith and thanks all those involved in catholic schools.
Some highlights from the Limerick Diocese launch of CSW 2015 that took place in Adare on 21 January. Click on link for full text of talk by Bishop Brendan Leahy at the launch. Catholic Schools Week 2015 Catholic Schools Week 2015 runs from 25th to 31st January. This annual celebration of Catholic education gives us […]
A short reflection about the oratory that Don Bosco founded for the poor youth of Turin the 1840s
A short reflection on the ministry of Don Bosco with the poor youth in Turin in the 1840s and the founding of the Salesian order.
An expert panel discusses the question ‘what makes a catholic school catholic'? and looks in detail at a self-assessment process for Primary schools.
Salesian Fr John Campion shares a reflection for this Sunday (18 Jan) entitled "Leading other to God"
Stephen Kutessa from JRS Uganda explains the range of supports in their urban refugee programme based in Kampala.
Brid Dunne from the Irish Jesuit Mission Office gives an overview of some key ideas within Development Education.
You are my Son the beloved, my favour rests on you .....the Gospel Reading and a prayer for Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
Salesian Fr Dan Carroll shares a reflection for the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord which is celebrated on 6th January.
Our new free iPhone app is available for download in the Apple app store. Android, Windows and tablet versions to follow soon.
Salesian Fr Fr Dan Devitt shares a reflection for the celebration of the Feast of the Holy Family on the Sunday after Christmas.
Archbishop Eamon Martin shares his hopes for the year ahead, including for the peace process, and offers a blessing to all families and homes in Ireland.
Salesian Fr Koenraad Van Gucht shares a reflection for the celebration of the Lord's Nativity and the call to tend to those in need, to those who are afraid.
Aisling Cuffe shares some simple parenting tips for Christmas including how celebrating Christ's birth can be incorporated in the day's activities.
Bishop Leo O'Reilly reflects on how Christ brings peace into the world and unites us in faith as brothers and sisters.
Garry Walsh from Trócaire discusses the plight of modern day Bethlehem and an upcoming Trócaire resource for pilgrims to the Holy Land.
Composer Liam Lawton reflects on how his music allows him to express his faith and previews two upcoming collections for 2015.
John-Mark McCafferty shares some insights into the work of the SVP at Christmas and praises the work of their volunteers and the generosity of their donors.
Br Kevin Crowley was the founder of the Capuchin Day Centre in 1969. Here he recounts the increased demand for their services for the poor in recent years.
Watch a wonderful bilingual Nativity Play performed by the pupils of Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairisc in Carlow recorded in the school on 17 December.
Rose O'Connor and Patrick Sullivan share a reflection for this Sunday (21 Dec) entitled "The Annunciation".
If I Could Whisper In Your Ear Baby Jesus is a Christmas Carol for Children by Monica Brown
Bishop Denis Nulty explains the background to the discussion of funeral liturgies that has started in the Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin.
Bishop Kevin Doran discusses his Pastoral Letter called “A Future Full of Hope” which focuses on the education of children including their education in faith.
A beautiful telling in words and pictures of the Gospel for this Sunday about the message of John the Baptist entitled "The Journey".
Bishop Kevin Doran discusses the pastoral statement from the Irish Bishops - The Meaning of Marriage - which is being distributed to over 1,300 parishes.
Bishop Denis Nulty discusses the 2014 Christmas REACH OUT campaign in the Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin which involves a gift for 42,000 homes.
In celebration of the Year of Consecrated Life, Religious from five different congregations in Ireland share how they discerned the call to their vocation.
Our advent special shows the making of advent wreaths, the Christmas Cribs and Trocaire gifts that help the developing world.
Sr Mary Bridget Dunlea FMA shares a reflection for the First Sunday of Advent (30 Nov) entitled "Here and now"
Survivors tells the powerful stories of two women who have survived domestic violence in Nicaragua and how Trocaire is helping...
Your gift of a school kit will help Trócaire’s work to ensure children enjoy the basic human right of an education.
Primary School students from local Mercy School are given a tour of the Mercy International Centre in Baggot St where the Mercy sisters began.
Salesian Fr Michael Scott shares a reflection for the last Sunday (23 Nov) in this liturgical year entitled "Christ the King".
Dr Lorna Gold discusses the relaunch of the Cry of the Earth and the pastoral resource (Glas) that Trócaire has published to supplement it.
Fr Michael Router presents the outcomes of a diocesan-wide listening survey to the 2014 Kilmore Diocesan Assembly.
Fr Michael Drumm's input to the 2014 Kilmore Diocesan Assembly was entitled 'Sacramental Practice and Modern Culture'
Clogher don Oige - Matthew McFadden gives a presentation on Youth Ministry in Clogher Diocese to the Kilmore Diocesan Assembly.
Salesan Fr Val Collier shares a reflection for this Sunday (9th Oct 2014) entitled "You are God's Temple" .
The homily by Bishop Leo O'Reilly on Sunday 26th October which was part of the 2014 Kilmore Diocesan Assembly.
Presentation by Fr Enda Murphy on the numbers of clergy in Kilmore and the age profile both now and projected to 2020.
The witness given by Breda O'Brien at the 2014 Kilmore Diocesan Assembly on 26th October 2014.
Intro video for this three part Adult Faith Education series from the Irish Augustinians which explores ways of nurturing the deep longing for God in all of us.
Salesian Fr Hugh O'Donnell shares a reflection for the Feast of All Souls (Sunday 2nd Nov) entitled "The Flowering of Life".
Season of Longing is a three part Adult Faith Education series from the Irish Augustinians which explores ways of nurturing the deep longing for God in all of us.
Season of Longing is a three part Adult Faith Education series from the Irish Augustinians which explores ways of nurturing the deep longing for God in all of us.
Season of Longing is a three part Adult Faith Education series from the Irish Augustinians which explores ways of nurturing the deep longing for God in all of us.
Monsignor Paul Tighe discusses how the Vatican has embraced digital platforms like twitter and also developed the Pope app.
Wendy Grace chats to Sebastian Gomes from Salt + Light TV about his experience of the 2014 Synod on the Family.
Salesian Sr Sarah O'Rourke shares a reflection this Sunday (26 Oct) entitled "Love of God and Love of Neighbour".
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin shares his reflection on the progress of the Synod on the Family which has been running for the last two weeks in Rome.